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Bong Soo Han and Hapkido, The Total Weapon

Hapkido Grand Master Bong Soo Han rocketed to fame in the 70’s when he choreographed and performed in the hit movie “Billy Jack.”   He...
Soo Bahk Do Moo Duck Kwan

Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan

In 1945 Grandmaster Hwang Kee founded the martial arts system of "Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan". It originated from the ancient Korean martial...
Kendo World Magazine

Kendo World Magazine

Kendo World is a combination of three types of media devoted to the art of Japanese sword fencing (kendo), and the dissemination of its...
Life In Session: The Senior Master Bob White Story

Life In Session: The Senior Master Bob White Story

Life In Session: The Senior Master Bob White Story is written by Bob White with Tom Bleeker. The book tells the story of Senior Master...
Fiaz Rafiq Book Covers

Books By Fiaz Rafiq

Ultimate Conversations: The Baddest Fighters on the Planet A unique and critically acclaimed book looks at the greatest UFC champions and super stars of the...
Israel Flag

To Defend And Survive: Martial Arts in Israel

In a nation where people live every day with the threat of terrorism and possible military attacks from bordering countries, Israel has long understood...
Martial Arts Training and Children

When is a Child Ready To Begin Martial Arts Training

A common question asked by parents considering enrolling their children in a martial arts class is how young a child can begin martial arts...
Sensei The Origin of the Word

Sensei – The Origin and Meaning Word

In various martial arts there are different names for the titles of some master ranks In the following text I am going to mention...
Kun Tao

Kuntao Way of the Fist

Kuntao is often translated "way of the fist",  but literally it means fighting art. It is a Hokkien term for martial arts created by...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

Spring Break Ideas for Working Adults

Spring Break is here! Are you going on vacation or do you have to stay home and work? If you are an adult who...
Kum Do is the Korean art of sword fencing

Kum Do is the Korean Art of Sword Fencing

Kum Do is the Korean art of sword fencing perfected centuries ago during the Shilla Dynasty. It is closely related to Japanese Kendo and...
American Freestyle Karate: A Guide to Sparring

Dan Anderson Books

American Freestyle Karate: A Guide to Sparring American Freestyle Karate is the tag Dan Anderson gave this method of instruction to convey the idea of...
Scott Sonnon Practicing Sambo

The True History of Combat Sambo

The Timeline of Sambo’s Evolution This history of Sambo matches Winston Churchill’s description of Russia as a “riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.”...
Tao of Jeet Kune Do

Tao of Jeet Kune Do

The Tao of Jeet Kune Do compiled from Bruce Lee’s notes and essays and originally published in 1975, is an iconic volume, one of...
Tae Soo Do

Tae Soo Do

Tae Soo Do was created by Supreme Grandmaster Dr. Joo Bang Lee as an undergraduate program to Hwa Rang Do®. Like Karate and Tae...
Ask Dr. Robyn

Helping Kids Benefit From A Positive Attitude

Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...